CALIFORNIA OBITUARIES

Archive for December, 2009

On the evening of December 16, 2009 Adair peacefully passed away surrounded by his family and friends. He fought cancer so courageously for nearly two years and has now found peace., Adair touched the hearts and lives of so many people. His strength and positive outlook was amazing. He quickly became a favorite of the staff and nurses of Doctor’s Medical Center. Adair had dreams of going back to school for either social work or psychology. He was a great listener and was passionate about helping others., Adair graduated from Atwater High School in 2000 and worked at Savemart Warehouse and BMC West in Merced before his illness., Adair is survived by his wife Misty, his children Jade, Cheyenne, Kaleb, Joseph & Matthew, his mother-in-law Charlotte Wohlenberg, his aunt Beatrice Hildreth, his best friend Ian Peterson, his parents Mitchell & Delores Hildreth, his siblings Bryce, Mitch & Clarissa and by many other family & friends., Please join us for a celebration of Adair’s life on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Liberty Fellowship Church in Atwater (corner of Shaffer/Juniper). A reception will follow at the church hall., We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the care Adair received at California Cancer Care and Doctor’s Medical Center in Modesto. A special thanks to Dr. Mussa Banisadre. You were a fantastic doctor and offered great support through this journey!, In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the, or other charity of your choice., Arrangements are entrusted to Whitton Family Funeral Service in Merced.
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Aaron E. Jones passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, at John Muir Medical Center in Concord after a long illness., Aaron was born in Helper, Utah, on Sept. 6, 1941., He joined the U.S. Army in 1962 and was stationed in Alaska and Ethiopia, assigned to intelligence. He was honorably discharged in 1968, which also included time in the Army Reserves., Services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, with visitation at 9:30 a.m., both at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 360 Portsmouth Drive, Vacaville., Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road, Dixon., Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association ., Arrangements are by McCune Garden Chapel, 448-6546. Online guest book may be signed at www.mccunechapel.com.
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Adelina Nina Martha LOZANO
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Allan Jensen, 75, passed away on Dec. 24, 2009. He was born in Denmark on June 6, 1934. Allan and Karin were married on June 11, 1961, and were longtime Angwin residents.
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Arick James Mathios Sept. 6, 1921 - Dec . 24, 2009 Passed away peacefully on December 24, 2009 at the age of 88. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Nickie Mathios and son James G. Mathios. Survived by his loving son John Mathios, daughters-in-law Aleta Mathios and Diane Mathios, precious grand-daughters Jeanette Mathios and Gina Mathios, his devoted sisters Madelaine Petropoulos, Sophie Parashis, Marion Parashis and the late Georgia Lynn Mathios. Arick served in the Army during WW II and received the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and Good Conduct medals. He was a longshoreman for 42 years and a dedicated member of the Greek Church. Arick cherished his life and all those that shared it. Viewing will be at Duggan’s Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave, Daly City, from 3:00 to 9:00pm Tuesday Dec 29th with the Trisagion Service at 7:00pm. The funeral will be held Wed Dec 30th 10:30am at the Church of the Holy Cross, 900 Alameda De Las Pulgas, Belmont, CA. Burial to follow at Greek Orthodox Cemetery, Colma. Donations can be made to the, . THE BUD DUGGAN FAMILY (650)756-4500 OR (415) 587-4500
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Arlene A. (Garni)Anderson age 86, passed away peacefully on December 25th Christmas Day.She had been in ill health since August. Arlene was born October 10th 1923 in Danbury. She graduated from Immanuel Lutheran School and Danbury high School. In 1943 Arlene married the late Robert E. Anderson. She is the daughter of the late Frederick and Sophie (Schmolinger) Garni. She worked at WLAD for 40 years and was the weather girl on the Breakfast Show. She also worked along with Paul Baker and Abe Najamy on Thursday nights at Reaps. After she retired she volunteered her services at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Arlene is survived by her daughter, Toni Fanning and her husband Skip Fanning of Perkinsville, Vermont. She is also survived by her step granddaughter Melanie and step great-grandson Aidan; and her sister Frieda (Garni) Stebbins of MA; Along with several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents and husband, Arlene is predeceased by her oldest sister Elsa. Funeral services will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 30th at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Danbury at 11:00am with burial at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery to follow. Family may receive friends on Tuesday, December 29th between the hours of 2pm and 4pm at the Cornell Memorial Home, 247 White St. Danbury. To light a candle of hope and remembrance please visit our website at
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Passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 21, 2009 after a brief illness. She was 96 years old. At 94 years, she could no longer physically live alone. With regrets, she eventually decided to leave Sun Lakes, AZ and moved to Petaluma, CA in March 2009 to be close to her only remaining family members. She was predeceased in 1980 by her first husband and sweetheart, Pete Reid; and by her second husband, Frank Donaldson in 1997. She is survived by her loving sister Midge Mattos and brother-in-law Jack Mattos; and her two nieces, Diane Regan-Tucker and Sally Archbold, all Petaluma residents. Her nephew, John Mattos, Jr. lives in Colorado. Bee was predeceased in 1978 by her brother, Edward Cupit of Carson City, NV. She is also survived by several cousins, grand nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. The family is holding private services in Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952, or to a favorite charity. Family assisted by PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, Petaluma, CA.
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Bernard Archbold
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In 1923 his family moved to Unity, Wis. and ran a farm and a tavern throughout the depression years. After high school he had a stint in the National Guard and then a two year service in the army during World War II. After the war he returned to Milwaukee, Wis. and in 1945 he married his loving wife Leona (Kubacki)., Kenneth had a career in sales in Wisconsin until 1964 when he moved his family to Culver City, CA and worked for the school district until his retirement to Camarillo, in 1985., Survivors include his wife Leona, son Randy (daughter-in-law Diana), and daughter Susan Skinner; grandchildren Niles, Kelci and Alan; sister-in-laws Sylvia Mueller, Virginia Engbring and Evelyn Kubacki; brother-in-law Norman Engbring and numerous nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his son Kenneth Jr., and siblings Arlyn, Henry, Marjorie, Helen, Doris, Delore, Audrey, James, Robert and Jack; brother-in-laws Harry Kubacki and Edward Mueller., Kenneth’s generosity and sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him and he will remain forever in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at Griffin Family Funeral Chapel, 1075 E. Daily Dr., Camarillo at 2 p.m. on Tuesday Dec. 29. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 1 p.m. call (805)482-1166 for further details.
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FREER, CHARLES H. Charles H. Freer, 88, departed this life on December 23, 2009, at his home in Atlanta. His passing came one day before he and his beloved Marjorie would have celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary. Chuck Freer was born April 7, 1921, the son of a career Army medical officer. He was educated at the University of the South and commissioned as a Naval Aviator during World War II. A fighter pilot, he flew 90 combat missions from the aircraft carrier St. Lo, which was sunk while he was on a mission in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He was able to land his plane in an area of the Philippines held by the Allies, and returned home safely. He was a war hero, and was awarded nine Distinguished Flying Crosses and 11 Air Medals. He served as a Naval officer for 22 years, and retired at the rank of Commander in 1964. His memoir, The Promise Aloft, privately published in 2003, detailed his remarkable military life. Cdr. Freer then embarked on his second career - as a tennis teacher and high school tennis coach at the Francis Parker School in San Diego. His teams competed impressively, but Chuck made his true mark as a role model for his players and, in fact, for all he met. He engaged everyone with his quick wit, smile, and optimistic outlook. He approached each day as a gift from God, and was incapable of complaining. He encouraged everyone he met, and taught honesty and character by the way he lived his life. As a testament to these qualities, the sportsmanship award at Francis Parker bears his name. Chuck and Marjorie made their home in San Diego for nearly 50 years, before moving to an assisted living facility in Atlanta in 2007, to be closer to family. In San Diego, they were members of All Souls Episcopal Church. In Atlanta, Chuck was a member of the Businessmen’s Bible Class at Briarlake Baptist Church. Cdr. Freer is survived by his and Marjorie’s two sons, Douglas Freer of Denver and Richard Freer of Atlanta, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Family and friends will celebrate Chuck’s extraordinary life and impact with a memorial service on Tuesday, December 29th, at 3:30 p.m. at A.S. Turner & Sons in Decatur, Georgia. A second service will be held in San Diego at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Francis Parker School in San Diego.
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